Co-op in Review: November 21, 2013

This week, we wrapped up our studies of World War II.  The kids learned about the Allies attack at Normandy France on June 6, 1944--known to us today as D-Day.  This was the Allies's secret plan to attack the Nazi troops in France, go ashore and into Nazi occupied lands and liberate Europe.  Thanks to the sacrifice of many men, D-Day was a turning point in the War, the Allies liberated France and defeated the forces Hitler and his Nazi political and military regime.  The Dialectic class spent their time mapping out the D-Day invasion.  Each student came prepared with information about one of the five beaches that the Allies landed upon and that information was put into maps.  The Upper Grammar class learned a lot about technology and innovation.  They made homemade flashlights out of batteries.  And they worked!  The Lower Grammar class celebrated the heroes of World War II by making medals to honor the brave men and women who were willing to make the greatest sacrifice to ensure the freedom we know today.  The Five in a Row class read the classic Thanksgiving book, "Cranberry Thanksgiving".  They then made adorable turkeys out of paper bags.  Awesome job, everyone!